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Asean ministers call for unity in face of Trump's tariffs
Published on 18/05/2025
» Participants of the Asean Ministerial Caucus, which was held on the sidelines of the 2025 Apec Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in South Korea, called on the bloc to remain united in the face of global economic volatility, according to Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan.
Middle powers in the US-China trade war
Oped, Published on 14/05/2025
» As US tariffs begin to reshape global trade flows, many countries are worried that a tsunami of discounted Chinese goods, originally destined for America, will hit their shores. To keep them out, especially as recessionary pressures mount, some may be inclined to impose their own tariffs on Chinese imports. In that case, China would be cut off entirely from international trade, delivering an unexpected victory for US President Donald Trump, who would undoubtedly claim credit for this new Great Wall.
Trump's next 100 days: Now comes the hard part
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump spent his first 100 days issuing a blitz of executive orders to deliver rapidly on campaign pledges, drastically downsize the government and reshape America's role on the global stage.
'Six countries' tourism plan faces hurdles
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/02/2025
» In the 1990s, when Malaysia was pushing for the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), a working lunch was held in Bangkok to lobby other Asian countries to support the idea of then-prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Biden issues sweeping deportation protections before Trump takes office
New York Times, Published on 11/01/2025
» WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Friday issued sweeping extensions of deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine, El Salvador and Venezuela in a move that makes it almost impossible for President-elect Donald Trump to swiftly strip the benefit when he takes office.
Trudeau exit shakes up Canadian politics
Published on 07/01/2025
» OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau is resigning after more than nine years as Canada’s prime minister, bowing to dreadful polls and a rebellion within his governing Liberal party.
Canadian PM Trudeau likely to resign this week: report
AFP, Published on 06/01/2025
» OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation this week as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal Party, newspaper The Globe and Mail reported Sunday.
Major reshuffle as Trudeau faces party pressure, Trump attacks
AFP, Published on 21/12/2024
» OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday shook up his cabinet, changing one-third of his team as political turmoil threatens his leadership and tensions erupt with incoming US president Donald Trump.
Trump says if he loses, ‘the Jewish people would have a lot to do’ with it
New York Times, Published on 20/09/2024
» WASHINGTON — Former United States President Donald Trump, speaking Thursday at a campaign event centred on denouncing antisemitism in America, said "if I don't win this election," that "the Jewish people would have a lot to do with a loss."
Trump strolls to victory in Nevada’s Republican caucuses
New York Times, Published on 09/02/2024
» LAS VEGAS — Former United States President Donald Trump glided to victory in Nevada’s Republican caucuses Thursday, an outcome all but guaranteed because he was the only major candidate on the ballot.